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'''Matrimony.com''', whose flagship brand is [[BharatMatrimony]], is the worlds leading network of matchmaking services. More than 4000 employees work at over 20 offices across India.<ref name="Business Standard">{{cite news |title=How Bharat Matrimony became the best priest in the marriage business |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/how-bharat-matrimony-became-the-best-priest-in-the-marriage-business-113100100016_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard|date=9 October 2013}}</ref> The company also has offices in the US and Dubai.

BharatMatrimony operates in 15 regional languages. It has has redefined the way Indians get married. The company has pioneered several matrimony related services such as [[AssistedMatrimony]]<ref name="NDTV">{{cite web |last=NDTV |title=Matrimony sites that focus on small groups reap big benefits |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/beyond-the-norm-matrimony-sites-that-focus-on-small-groups-reap-big-benefits-500579|publisher=NDTV |accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref>, a personalized matchmaking service for busy professionals where a trained relationship manager does the matches and facilitates meetings between prospects<ref name="OneIndia">{{cite web |last=oneindia |title=BharatMatrimony launches new personalised service |url=http://news.oneindia.in/2008/10/15/bharatmatrimony-launches-new-personalised-service-1224075861.html|publisher=oneindia |accessdate=18 October 2008}}</ref><ref name="AFAQS">{{cite web |last=afaqs |title=Privilege Matrimony: The invisible matchmaker |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/27785_Privilege-Matrimony:-The-invisible-matchmaker|publisher=afaqs |accessdate=26 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="indiadigitalreview">{{cite web |last=indiadigitalreview |title=Consim Info launches assisted matchmaking service PrivilegeMatrimony.com |url=http://www.indiadigitalreview.com/news/consim-info-launches-assisted-matchmaking-service-privilegematrimonycom|publisher=indiadigitalreview |accessdate=26 February 2010}}</ref>. [[EliteMatrimony]]<ref name="ET-20111031">{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news/30342261_1_matchmakers-portal-weddings|title=High-end matrimonial portals exclusively for HNIs|last=Khan |first=Sabia|date=2011-10-31|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo-20110623">{{cite news|url=http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/These-relationship-managers-ians-3373533317.html|title=These relationship managers will find you the ideal match|date=2011-06-23|work=[[Yahoo]]|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref>, a premium matchmaking service for the upper crest that offers privacy and confidentiality during the matchmaking process<ref name="NDTV.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/aboutads/aboutads_Detail.aspx?anchor=consim|title=BharatMatrimony launches EliteMatrimony.com |date=2009-01-02|work=NDTV.com|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="TheTelegraph-20090328">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090328/jsp/personaltt/story_10732859.jsp|title=Special connections|last=Papnai|first=Chitra|date=2009-03-28|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref>. [http://www.communitymatrimony.com CommunityMatrimony.com], the world's single largest conglomerate of over 350 community oriented portals was launched in 2009.<ref name="IndianExpress-20090902">{{cite news|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/story.php?storyId=511406|title=Match-making web portal for plus-size people!|date=2009-09-02|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="TheNewIndianExpress-20081226">{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article19533.ece?service=print|title=Now, pay Rs 1 lakh and net a prize catch|last=Matsa|first=Dhanya|date=2008-12-26|work=The New Indian Express|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="cc-20091013">{{cite web|url=http://www.countercurrents.org/dasani131009.htm|title=Caste In The Matrimonial Net|last=Dasani|first=Neerja|date=2009-10-13|work=countercurrents.org|accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref>

The company pioneered the personal assisted service in 2008 with the launch of BM Privilege. This was then renamed Privilege Matrimony in 2009. Later it became Assisted Matrimony. Trained relationship managers understand member preferences, search for matching profiles and send them to members. They then contact prospects and facilitate meetings on mutual consent of prospective families.

In 2009, it launched more than 350 community portals, aimed at specific language groups and communities.

Elite Matrimony, a premium matchmaking service, was launched in 2008.<ref name="|New Indian Express">{{cite news |title=Elitematrimony.com, launched by Consim Info Pvt Limted, is all about the elite read money getting married. |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article19533.ece?service=print |newspaper=New Indian Express|date=8 Dec 2008}}</ref>

In 2012, the company came out with Matrimony Directory, a wedding vendors classifieds portal<ref name="|Medianama">{{cite news |title=Consim Info Launches Wedding Classifieds Portal Matrimonydirectory.com |url=http://www.medianama.com/2012/07/223-consim-info-launches-wedding-classifieds-portal-matrimonydirectory-com/ |newspaper=Medianama|date=25 July 2012}}</ref> It features over 50,000 wedding related services in over 20 cities.

BharatMatrimony has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Nokia and Android users in India. It also has an upgraded WAP site. Community Matrimony also has mobile apps.

Back in the early 2000s, when there was skepticism about online matrimony and fear about paying online, the company pioneered doorstep collections in India. The company introduced features on their website like Matchboard, SoulMate Search, AstroMatch, and Express Interest to help customers make the right matches.

In 2006, Bharat Matrimony earned an entry in the Limca Book of World Records for having facilitated the highest number of documented marriages online in India.

In 2013, Consim Info changed name to Matrimony.com<ref name="|Business Standard">{{cite news |title=Consim Info is now Matrimony.com |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/consim-info-is-now-matrimony-com-113061001063_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard|date=11 June 2013}}</ref>

===Social Initiatives===

From helping save lives to nurturing the environment, Matrimony.com is committed to many social causes. Thousands of people have benefited through BharatBloodBank.com and BharatEyeBank.com. Another initiative is BharatGreenHands.com, a small but concrete step in the direction of restoring environmental damage by planting trees.

==Awards==

*Bharat Matrimony TV commercial rated among top 10 Ads of 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Ten Hits & Misses: Best & Bekaar ads of 2013|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-25/news/45561797_1_best-bekaar-ads-consumer-panel-first-salary |publisher=The Economic Times|accessdate=Dec 25, 2013}}</ref>

*Ranked India's most trusted matrimony brand<ref>{{cite web|title=

BharatMatrimony Ranked India's Most Trusted Matrimony Brand |url=http://www.indiajournal.com/people/bharatmatrimony-ranked-indias-most-trusted-matrimony-brand |publisher=India Jurnal|accessdate=Feb 17, 2014}}</ref>

*Best PE/ VC backed consumer internet company!<ref>{{cite web|title=

Matrimony.com adjudged best PE/VC backed consumer internet company |url=http://www.prlog.org/12084399-matrimonycom-adjudged-best-pevc-backed-consumer-internet-company.html |publisher=PRLog|accessdate=Feb 21, 2013}}</ref>

*Wins Red Herring 100 Global Award<ref>{{cite web|title=

Consim wins Red Herring Global 100 Award |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/consim-wins-red-herring-global-100-award-110012800077_1.html |publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=January 28, 2010}}</ref>

==External Links==

*[http://www.matrimony.com Official website]

*[http://www.elitematrimony.com Elite Matrimony]

*[http://www.elitematrimony.com Assisted Matrimony]

*[http://www.communitymatrimony.com Community Matrimony]

*[http://www.matrimonydirectory.com Matrimony Directory]

*[http://www.matrimonyphotography.com Matrimony Photography]

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